Newcastle Striker Yoane Wissa Out for Extended Period: Expected Return Date Announced

DR Congo and Newcastle forward Yoane Wissa will be sidelined for upcoming Premier League matches and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers due to a knee injury.

Details: The 29-year-old player, who recently transferred from Brentford to Newcastle, returned from international duty with DR Congo and had a knee scan that showed he requires rehabilitation.

Wissa is anticipated to be out for four to five weeks, missing matches against Togo and Sudan.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe expressed his support and noted Wissa’s importance to the team:

“He’s a proven Premier League goalscorer, and players like that are extremely hard to find. Wissa has always been a tough opponent; he’s scored against us, and I respect his journey. I hope he adapts to Newcastle just as successfully.”

Reminder: Wissa’s transfer to Newcastle almost fell through due to an unusual mistake.